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June 25, 1950
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Ezzard Charles, Cincinnati heavyweight who won NBA title over Joe Walcott a year ago, sidelined by heart condition but eager to fight again, feeling fit at 180 pounds.
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Ezzard Charles Is Impatient To Don Gloves Again
CINCINNATI, OHIO (SNS) Ezzard Charles, who won the NBA's version of the world's heavyweight title a year ago, is impatient for ring action. The tall Negro puncher was sidelined by physician several months ago because of a heart condition and ordered to take a long rest.
"I am feeling too good to be idle," Charles told a reporter. "I have been doing little but taking long walks to keep my legs in condition, but I want to get back in the ring. I haven't been examined by a doctor for a long time, but I feel I know that I will pass the next examination."
Charles looks fit. He said he weighs about 180 pounds—just about his fighting weight.
The Cincinnati heavyweight won the NBA championship by outpointing Joe Walcott in 15 rounds in Chicago. Walcott has been clamoring for a return bout.
CINCINNATI, OHIO (SNS) Ezzard Charles, who won the NBA's version of the world's heavyweight title a year ago, is impatient for ring action. The tall Negro puncher was sidelined by physician several months ago because of a heart condition and ordered to take a long rest.
"I am feeling too good to be idle," Charles told a reporter. "I have been doing little but taking long walks to keep my legs in condition, but I want to get back in the ring. I haven't been examined by a doctor for a long time, but I feel I know that I will pass the next examination."
Charles looks fit. He said he weighs about 180 pounds—just about his fighting weight.
The Cincinnati heavyweight won the NBA championship by outpointing Joe Walcott in 15 rounds in Chicago. Walcott has been clamoring for a return bout.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Boxing Return
Heavyweight Champion
Heart Condition
Ezzard Charles
Joe Walcott
What entities or persons were involved?
Ezzard Charles
Joe Walcott
Where did it happen?
Cincinnati, Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
Ezzard Charles
Joe Walcott
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Event Date
A Year Ago
Story Details
Ezzard Charles, who won the NBA's version of the world's heavyweight title a year ago by outpointing Joe Walcott, has been sidelined by a heart condition but feels ready to return to the ring after a long rest.